James Nachtwey

I knew I would remember it as soon as class was over.

Playing With the Camera

For many of you, this class is the first time you will be using a camera on the "manual" setting. There's no substitute for just trying it out yourself, but this is a pretty fun little simulator.

Buying the Book

This is a note from the good people that publish our textbook:


"The campus bookstore has placed an order for 190 access cards for fall, but students also have the option of purchasing their access code online, via ecommerce.  Whether a student buys a card from the bookstore or chooses to purchase via ecommerce, they will go the same URL: http://www.khwebcom.com/visualcomm.  You’ll see where students can enter their access code and directly below that is the option: “Purchase an Access Code online if you have not purchased course materials.”  They will need to click on the button that says “Purchase an Access Code Now,” then complete the following screens to purchase a code.  They can then return to the URL to enter their code and access the ebook.  Please provide this URL to students who do not buy the card from the bookstore so that they can purchase their code."


I can answer any questions about this during our first class. 

Inspiring Journalist: Ruth Gruber

Ruth Gruber is a journalist and photojournalist who has been described as the conscience of the world. Some of her photos are here. More information about her is here, and a short video about her, as she approaches her 100th birthday, is here.

Studio Quality Product Photography With A $12 Set Up

I'm going to start using tinfoil more in the studio, and you should consider it for your next product/food shot, too.

Great, Free Food Photography Workshop - Online

If you're interested in food photography, you definitely want to look at signing up for this.

Private Videos and How to Share Them

On YouTube, you can limit who can see a video you post.  But, in order to get a grade, I have to be able to see them. Here's how to make that happen.